Definition

1. Verb:
   • To specialize in and be solely responsible for: To focus one's work exclusively on a specific duty or area, bearing full responsibility for it. This implies a dedicated, often official, role where other general duties are excluded.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy chuyên trách về an toàn lao động tại nhà máy. (He specializes in and is responsible for occupational safety at the factory.)
  • Một ủy viên chuyên trách công tác thanh niên đã được bổ nhiệm. (A commissioner solely responsible for youth affairs has been appointed.)
  • Cô ấy làm việc chuyên trách cho dự án này, không kiêm nhiệm việc khác. (She works exclusively on this project and does not hold concurrent duties.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to describe official positions or roles within organizations, government bodies, or committees. It conveys a sense of focused authority and accountability.
  • Ban chỉ đạo có các thành viên chuyên trách và không chuyên trách. (The steering committee has both full-time, dedicated and part-time members.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chuyên trách can also function as an adjective in certain contexts, translated as "dedicated" or "full-time (in a specific role)."
  • văn phòng chuyên trách (a dedicated office / a full-time office)
• Cán bộ chuyên trách (n): A cadre/officer with a dedicated portfolio.
  • Các cán bộ chuyên trách được đào tạo rất bài bản. (The dedicated cadres are very professionally trained.)

Synonyms

• To be in charge of / To handle: To have control or responsibility for something.
• To be dedicated to: To devote oneself to a particular task or purpose.
• To be solely responsible for: To be the only one accountable for a specific area.

Related Terms and Concepts

• Kiêm nhiệm: To hold a concurrent post; the opposite of chuyên trách.
  • Ông ấy kiêm nhiệm chức vụ giám đốc và kế toán trưởng. (He concurrently holds the positions of director and chief accountant.)
• Phụ trách: To be in charge of, but not necessarily with the same implication of exclusive specialization as chuyên trách.

verb

1. To specialize in and be responsible for